Google Docs Provides No Option to Save Files Locally Instead of Cloud
Users of Google Docs want the ability to store documents locally on their device rather than being forced into cloud storage, and report being unable to disable this behavior. This lack of a local-save option frustrates privacy-conscious users and those with limited cloud storage quotas.
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